The Best Comedy Movies Of 2021
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1Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe KeeryWhen a bank teller discovers he's actually a background player in an open-world video game, he decides to become the hero of his own story -- one that he can rewrite himself. In a world where there's no limits, he's determined to save the day his way before it's too late, and maybe find a little romance with the coder who conceived him.More Free Guy
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2Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John CenaThe government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world -- Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others -- to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave.
3Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel FryEstella is a young and clever grifter who's determined to make a name for herself in the fashion world. She soon meets a pair of thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they build a life for themselves on the streets of London. However, when Estella befriends fashion legend Baroness von Hellman, she embraces her wicked side to become the raucous and revenge-bent Cruella.More Cruella- Dig Deeper...25 Reactions To Emma Stone's 'Cruella', From The Fashions To That Cliff Scene
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4Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya RudolphThe Mitchells vs. The Machines is an animated comedy-adventure film, where everyman father Rick Mitchell (voiced by Danny McBride) embarks on a cross-country road trip with his quirky family. Daughter Katie (Abbi Jacobson), a budding filmmaker, son Aaron (Michael Rianda), a dinosaur enthusiast, and mother Linda (Maya Rudolph), the peacekeeper, all join in. Their journey takes a wild turn when they find themselves in the middle of a robot apocalypse, initiated by an AI named PAL (Olivia Colman). Unexpectedly, this dysfunctional bunch becomes humanity's last hope. With wit, humor, and heart, the movie explores themes of technology versus human connection in a refreshing way. Despite being newcomers to heroism, the Mitchells prove that even the most unconventional families can save the world.
5Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna GraceWhen a single mother and her two children move to a new town, they soon discover they have a connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
6Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie DornanLifelong friends Barb and Star embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time ever.- #548 of 703 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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7John Cena, Meredith Hagner, Lil Rel HoweryMarcus and Emily enjoy an unusual week without inhibitions when they meet new friends on vacation, but they are horrified when Ron and Kyla show up uninvited to their wedding.More Vacation Friends- #12 of 16 onStupid Comedies That Are Secretly Brilliant
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8Eric André, Lil Rel Howery, Tiffany HaddishHidden cameras capture two best friends pulling hilarious and inventive pranks on an unsuspecting public.More Bad Trip- #114 of 123 onThe Funniest Black Movies Ever Made
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9Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Melody HurdA widowed dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own.More Fatherhood- #32 of 50 onThe Best Movies About Men Raising Kids
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10Cha In-pyo, Jae-Ryong SongPast his prime, a superstar struggles to restore the glory of his heyday as an actor.
11Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine HarrisTwo teens develop a budding romance while stuck in an endless time loop.
12Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma BermanA boy tries to help his best friend hide a fantastical secret -- he turns into a sea monster whenever he comes in contact with water.More Luca
13Olivia Cooke, Alec Baldwin, Ben HardyPixie Hardy sets out to avenge her mother's death and attempts a heist that will give her the means to leave her small-town life behind. When the plan goes horribly wrong, she's forced to team up with a pair of misfits who are clearly in over their heads. On the run from a criminal gang of priests and nuns, the trio tries to scheme and swindle anyone they come across.More Pixie- #40 of 70 onGreat Quirky Movies for Grown-Ups
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14Nita-Josee Hanna, Owen Myre, Adam BrooksIntergalactic assassins converge on a small town after two siblings unwittingly resurrect an ancient alien overlord.
15Carey Mulligan, Laverne Cox, Bo BurnhamNothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be -- she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.- #11 of 70 onGreat Quirky Movies for Grown-Ups
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16Sam Richardson, Milana Vayntrub, George BasilWerewolves Within brings the video game of the same name to life as a comedic horror film with a whodunit twist. Set in the snowbound town of Beaverfield, the story follows forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson), as he navigates through a series of bizarre and bloody events with the quirky townsfolk. When a snowstorm traps the residents together, they must discover which among them is a werewolf. The film, directed by Josh Ruben, embraces themes of community and suspicion. It also stars Milana Vayntrub and relies heavily on an ensemble cast's chemistry and comedic timing to deliver a fresh take on the monster genre.More Werewolves Within- #30 of 42 onThe Best Snowy Thriller Movies, Ranked
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17Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza GonzálezA shady legal guardian lands in hot water when she tries to bilk a woman who has ties to a powerful gangster.More I Care a Lot- Dig Deeper...21 Angry Reactions To The Wildly Popular New Netflix Movie That Has Viewers Furious
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18Peter Vack, Julia Fox, Buddy DuressA lonely internet gambler in New York City becomes obsessed with a seductive webcam model from San Francisco. He soon embarks on a quest to see if their emotional connection is real -- or if he's just being taken for a ride.
19Bo BurnhamComic Bo Burnham shoots and performs a comedy special -- alone -- over the course of a year.
20Dan Stevens, Judi Dench, Leslie MannA married crime novelist finds himself in a tough predicament when an eccentric mystic summons the spirit of his first wife during a séance.More Blithe Spirit- #604 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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21Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl StreepTwo low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth.
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Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda EvansA retired hairdresser escapes his nursing home and embarks on an odyssey across his small town to style a dead woman's hair for her funeral, confronting the ghosts of his past and rediscovering his sparkle along the way.
23Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel ParrishSenior year of high school takes center stage as Lara Jean returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans -- with and without Peter.- #542 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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24Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Andrea Heick GadebergMarkus returns home to care for his daughter when his wife dies in a tragic train accident. However, when a survivor of the wreck surfaces and claims foul play, Markus suspects his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission to find those responsible.More Riders of Justice- #187 of 425 onThe Greatest Movies in World Cinema History
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25Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma HayekBodyguard Michael Bryce and hitman Darius Kincaid are back for another life-threatening mission; still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius's even more volatile wife; soon, all three are in over their heads when a madman's sinister plot threatens to leave Europe in total chaos.
26Nicolas Cage, Emily Tosta, Beth GrantWhen his car breaks down, a quiet loner agrees to clean an abandoned family fun center in exchange for repairs. He soon finds himself waging war against possessed animatronic mascots while trapped inside Willy's Wonderland.More Willy's Wonderland- #584 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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27Hadley Robinson, Lauren Tsai, Josephine LangfordInspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy teenager publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.
28Jennifer Garner, Edgar Ramírez, Jenna OrtegaAlways feeling like they have to say "no" to their kids, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a "Yes Day," during which the kids have 24 hours to make the rules.
29James Corden, Rose Byrne, Domhnall GleesonBea, Thomas and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can't seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Venturing out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated. However, when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.- #135 of 155 onThe 150+ Best Classic Tween Movies
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30Good on Paper
Iliza Shlesinger, Ryan Hansen, Margaret ChoAfter years of putting her career ahead of love, stand-up comic Andrea Singer stumbles upon the perfect guy. On paper, Dennis checks all the boxes, but Andrea's friend, Margot, is convinced he's not all he appears to be.More Good on Paper- #8 of 75 on75+ Movies And Shows With Paper In The Title
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